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Un viaje al Japón feudal para descubrir las armas, técnicas y secretos de samuráis y ninjas. De las katanas y lanzas al ingenio de las armas ocultas, este libro revela cómo la creatividad fue el ver……続きを見る

Японцы, жители Страны Восходящего Солнца – такие далекие и загадочные, непонятные и совсем непохожие на нас, соседи, но не друзья, партнеры-непартнеры. Про них существует столько мифов, стереотипов,……続きを見る

As the soldiers lifted me from the floor, my father's eyes locked with my own. For just a moment, I thought I saw a shadow of sadness across his face. But it disappeared as quickly as it had arrived……続きを見る

The book is a fascinating, insightful tour through Japan's modern history, cultural factions, leaders, and luminaries. A thoughtful and informative book that I wish I'd had before traveling to Japan……続きを見る

The Pillow Book by Sei Shōnagon is a vivid collection of essays, anecdotes, poems, and personal reflections written during the late 10th and early 11th centuries in Heian Japan. Sei Shōnagon, a lady……続きを見る

What have been the fundamental shifts in Japanese society over the past decade? And what has remained the same? What will the country look like in five years from now? Introducing you to all aspects……続きを見る

Родина сакуры и аниме, ультрасовременная страна, в которой царит чистота, ходят самые быстрые поезда и дремлют гигантские вулканы ー таким сегодня видят Японский архипелаг. Страна многих тысяч остро……続きを見る

Misteriosos, velozes e quase invisíveis ー os ninjas povoam o imaginário ocidental como guerreiros lendários. Mas quem foram realmente os shinobi do Japão feudal? Esta obra propõe uma desconstrução ……続きを見る

This 2nd edition of the Routledge Handbook of Modern Japanese Literature provides a comprehensive survey of the field of modern Japanese literature and gives readers an overview of how we study Japa……続きを見る

In the chaotic crucible of Japan's Sengoku period, where warlords clashed and empires rose and fell, one man's cunning and resilience carved an indelible mark on history: Sanada Masayuki. This book ……続きを見る

Analyzes Japanese democracy utilizing a comprehensive survey of politicians and voters. Democracy in Japan is based on the monumental UTokyo-Asahi Survey, a survey of Japanese voters and political l……続きを見る

An illustrated guide to the defences beset by prolonged and bloody fighting for control of the Japanese occupied Pacific islands in World War II. No two islands were alike in the systems and nature ……続きを見る

A bizarre, little-known tale about the most secretive culture on earth For decades, North Korea denied any part in the disappearance of dozens of Japanese citizens from Japan's coastal towns and cit……続きを見る

En décembre 1937, l’armée japonaise, qui mène une guerre d’agression en Chine, attaque la ville de Nankin et y massacre quelque 200 000 personnes dont une grande majorité de civils, hommes, femmes e……続きを見る

Shinto Shrines in Prewar and Wartime Japan examines the religious and social history of Shinto shrines, focusing on the economic, social, and ideological implications of State Shinto. Helen Hardacre……続きを見る

Do you feel overwhelmed or intimidated when trying to learn Japanese as an adult? Are you looking for a simple, step-by-step guide to master Japanese fundamentals and build real conversational skill……続きを見る

In the heart of Japan's turbulent Sengoku period, one warrior's name echoes through history as a symbol of courage, loyalty, and tactical genius: Sanada Yukimura. This book invites you on an exhilar……続きを見る

The dynamics of inclusion and exclusion have operated for centuries in the island chain that constitutes Japan's southernmost prefecture, Okinawa - otherwise known as the Ryukyu Islands. Are the peo……続きを見る

This book presents a counter-argument to the Japanese belief that they are a homogeneous nation since the Meiji period. Eiji Oguma demonstrates that the myth of ethnic homogeneity was not establishe……続きを見る

This book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the history of a region from the perspective of the interactions that occurred on and were facilitated by the sea. The book is divided int……続きを見る

In the late Edo period, when society was maturing and Japan was moving to open its doors to the outside world, landscapes were undergoing major changes. Many world-famous ukiyo-e painters were activ……続きを見る

What would you sacrifice for loyalty? What would you risk for honor? What would you do if your world was ending and you had thirteen minutes to save everything you believed in? June 21st, 1582. The ……続きを見る

In the turbulent heart of Japan's Sengoku period, where loyalty was tested by the edge of a katana and honor was forged in the crucible of war, one man's story emerges as a testament to resilience, ……続きを見る

The most extraordinary samurai story ever told is the one history tried to erase. Meet Yasukeーthe only African samurai in Japanese history and the personal retainer to Oda Nobunaga, the legendary "……続きを見る

Hiroshima et Fukushima sont deux lieux intimement marqués par le nucléaire, deux lieux emblématiques aussi de la relation singulière du Japon au nucléaire, qu’il soit militaire ou civil. Si les deux……続きを見る

Driven by extensive Japanese primary sources, Gamble in the Coral Sea offers an operational analysis of the first clash of aircraft carriers at the pivotal Battle of the Coral Sea from the Japanese ……続きを見る

The Modern Ninja: Ancient Secrets for 21st-Century Survival by Nick Razer For centuries, the ninja lived in the shadows ー masters of patience, observation, and adaptability. They endured not throug……続きを見る

The Russo-Japanese War in Manchuria was the first 20th century conflict fought between the regular armies of major powers, employing the most modern means – machine guns, trench warfare, minefields ……続きを見る

In 1543 three Portuguese merchants entered a turbulent Japan, bringing with them the first firearms the Japanese had ever seen: simple matchlock muskets called arquebuses. They proved a decisive add……続きを見る

From bestselling authors Genki Kawamura and Marie Kondo comes a collection of heartwarming and whimsical short stories, based on Marie's personal experience of tidying over 1,000 rooms. Miko is a pr……続きを見る